There will be several items given out, so ECKAN advises individuals to bring sacks and boxes if possible.

Valuation estimate changes levy

A change in the estimated citywide assessed valuation will make a $3.83 difference in city property taxes this December for the owner of a home valued at $100,000.

The city had been working on an estimated total valuation of $547 million. The new numbers are about $545.9 million.

To compensate and keep the same budget numbers, the city is adjusting its property tax levy from 23.436 mills originally estimated to 23.769 mills. The 1999 levy was 24.512 mills. A mill is a tax of $1 per $1,000 assessed valuation.

At Tuesday's Lawrence City Commission meeting commissioners are expected to set Aug. 8 as the public hearing date for the proposed budget.

City Manager Mike Wildgen has made other changes since his initial proposal of a $95.2 million total budget.

He added $350,000 in sidewalks and medians for Louisiana Street.

The commission meets at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday at city hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

League needs volunteers for garage sale

The League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County will have a garage sale from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at 3628 W. Timber Court.

Items can be dropped off at the site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the following Saturdays: July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12.

If items need to be picked up, individuals may call sale coordinator Ruth Lichtwardt at 841-5419 or e-mail rlichtwardt @earthlink.net. Interested volunteers may also call Lichtwardt.